Body Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Bending of a limb.
2
Q
Extension
A
Straightening of a limb.
3
Q
Rotation
A
The circular movement of a part, such as the neck.
4
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from the body.
5
Q
Adduction
A
Movement toward the body.
6
Q
Supination
A
A turning up, as of the hand (palm side up)
7
Q
Pronation
A
A turning down, as of the hand (palm facing forward/downward)
8
Q
Eversion
A
Moving the sole of the foot outward.
9
Q
Inversion
A
Moving the sole of the foot inward.
10
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
A bending up, as of the ankle.
11
Q
Plantar flexion
A
A bending down, as of the ankle (pointing toes?)
